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Shadow Ridge Middle School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades 6 to 8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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About Shadow Ridge Middle School

Shadow Ridge Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Thornton, Colorado. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 632 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Thornton. With about 38.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.3 students per teacher. Adams 12 Five Star Schools runs 51 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. Families comparing options will find 58 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	12551 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80602
Phone	(720) 972-5040
School district	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	632
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38.8
Students per teacher	16.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080690001186). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Shadow Ridge Middle School serve?

Shadow Ridge Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Shadow Ridge Middle School?

Shadow Ridge Middle School reported 632 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge Middle School?

About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 632 students and 38.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Shadow Ridge Middle School a public or charter school?

Shadow Ridge Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Shadow Ridge Middle School in?

Shadow Ridge Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/adams-12-five-star-schools/

Where is Shadow Ridge Middle School located?

Shadow Ridge Middle School is at 12551 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80602. The phone number is (720) 972-5040.

How many other schools are near Shadow Ridge Middle School?

There are 58 other schools within 5 miles of Shadow Ridge Middle School in our directory.